Army
Valor Friday
When Captain Riley Pitts’ posthumous Medal of Honor was presented to his widow Eula Mae, President Lyndon Johnson said, What this man did in an hour of incredible courage will live in the story of America as long as America endures – as he will live in the hearts and memories of those who loved […]
Louisiana Judge Accused of Stolen Valor
District Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts of Louisiana faces potential removal from office following a damning report by the state’s Office of Special Counsel. The OSC has recommended her immediate removal for “egregious unethical conduct” after investigating multiple serious allegations. The judge, who campaigned as a Democrat while highlighting “conservative family values,” allegedly fabricated her military background […]
Military parade for the Army’s birthday – Media trying to make it about Trump’s birthday
The U.S. Army and President Donald Trump share the same birthday, June 14. Trump wanted this parade, not for himself, but to commemorate the Army’s 250th birthday. This parade would be the beginning of what would be a long celebration leading up to the 250th birthday of the United States. However, the mainstream media initially […]
Army O-3 breaks mile record by 20 seconds
U.S. Army Capt. Travis Chewning-Kulick set a new mile run record at Ft. Hood Cavazos last Friday. In so doing, he shaved 20 seconds off the existing mark. The official ruling from the Guinness World Records takes roughly six months to be confirmed, but multiple witnesses on hand reported his time, which was a third […]
Three more ID’ed
Three more airmen from WWII have been identified, after they were lost on a low-level bombing raid over Burma. (Myanmar for you kids.) U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Charles W. McCook, 23, U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Henry J. Carlin, 27, and U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. Sidney Burke, 22, were carrying […]
CA Governor Pardons MOH Awardee for Drug Conviction
Sergeant Richard “Butch” Penry Gov. Newsom pardons Petaluma Vietnam War hero for drug offenses committed after returning home By John Ramos On Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a posthumous pardon to a North Bay Vietnam War hero for drug offenses committed after returning home. The park overlooking downtown Petaluma is named for Richard Allen […]
Valor Friday
David (not Hardin) sent me the story of Sergeant William Shemin, whose valor wasn’t properly recognized for nearly a century. While he was recommended for the Medal of Honor at the time, he got the DSC instead. When asked about the downgrade, Shemin said, “War is not about medals. I love my country. I love […]
Friday Rangers
The Army just finished its Best Ranger competition, in which 52 two-person teams compete to be named the Army’s Best Rangers. Pretty fast company! And the winners this year are 1st Lt. Griff Hokanson and 1st Lt. Kevin Moore — both are members of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Helluva job, gentlemen! Soldiers participating must all […]
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